Definition of Darrain. Meaning of Darrain. Synonyms of Darrain

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Definition of Darrain

Darrain
Darraign Dar"raign, Darrain Dar"rain,, v. t. [OF. deraisnier to explain, defend, to maintain in legal action by proof and reasonings, LL. derationare; de- + rationare to discourse, contend in law, fr. L. ratio reason, in LL., legal cause. Cf. Arraign, and see Reason.] 1. To make ready to fight; to array. [Obs.] Darrain your battle, for they are at hand. --Shak. 2. To fight out; to contest; to decide by combat. [Obs.] ``To darrain the battle.' --Chaucer .

Meaning of Darrain from wikipedia

- (35 & 36 Vict. c. 98) 50 Saving for the Crown In force 51 ****ises and Darrain Presentments at what Time taken. Statute Law Revision Act 1863 (26 & 27...
- ****ise, and justices of nisi prius may give judgments at nisi prius against darrain presentment. The whole act. 18 Edw. 3. stat. 3. c. 5 Prohibitions Statute...